Now that my book launch is over I have a moment to reflect on what it meant to me.

First, it was wonderful to see so many people take time out of their busy lives to celebrate with me. It was a real honour.

It was also humbling to have the book launched by two such eminent people: Prof. Peter Singer, author of Animal Liberation (1975) and Glenys Oogjes, long time CEO of Animals Australia. Both Peter and Glenys have been leading lights in the field for so long. As I said in my speech, I certainly knew them long before they knew me. It is therefore so meaningful to me to have developed a relationship with both and to have them support me by launching my book.